Midterm - Philippine Popular Culture

What does culture mainly consist of?

• Physical traits

• Climate and geography

• Beliefs, behaviors, and values

• Biological inheritance

Which of the following is an example of high culture?

• Rock concerts

• Classical music

• Telenovelas

• Basketball

Who defined culture as "a way of life" in 1958?

• Emile Durkheim

• Raymond Williams

• Clifford Geertz

• Edward Tylor

What are norms?

• Legal systems

• Personal beliefs

• Accepted standards of behavior

• Social organizations

Which of the following is a proscriptive norm?

• Voting in elections

• Helping others

• Lying under oath

• Donating to charity

Popular culture is typically associated with:

• Elite groups

• Upper class

• Working and middle classes

• Royalty

The Filipino practice of pakikisama reflects which element of culture?

• Law

• Belief

• Norm

• Language

What is a taboo?

• A suggested behavior

• A sacred tradition

• A prohibited act

• A modern law

Which of the following represents cultural capital?

• Owning land

• Education and social skills

• Physical labor

• Money and assets

What is the purpose of language in culture?

• To write laws

• To enforce norms

• To communicate and preserve heritage

• To create wealth